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Tottenham Faces Europa League Decider with Maddison Ruled Out and Solanke Cleared to Return

James Maddison's season-ending knee injury adds to Spurs' injury woes as they prepare to defend their 3-1 lead in Norway.

Soccer Football - Europa League - Semi Final - First Leg - Tottenham Hotspur v Bodo/Glimt - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - May 1, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison scores their second goal past Bodo/Glimt's Nikita Haikin Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
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Season-ending injury for Tottenham midfielder Maddison. Photo credit: James Maddison@X

Overview

  • James Maddison has been ruled out for the rest of the season after scans confirmed ligament damage to his knee, leaving Spurs without their top playmaker.
  • Dominic Solanke is expected to be available for the second leg against Bodo/Glimt after recovering from quad pain sustained in the first leg.
  • Lucas Bergvall and Radu Dragusin remain sidelined with long-term injuries, while Heung-min Son's availability for Thursday's match is still uncertain.
  • Tottenham carries a 3-1 aggregate lead into the away leg in Norway but faces challenges with a depleted squad and reliance on fringe players.
  • Manager Ange Postecoglou has emphasized the importance of squad depth and adaptability as Spurs aim to secure a place in the Europa League final.